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Veteran Classroom Teacher & SAT Tutor with AP History experience
Jacob R.

29 hours tutoring

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Veteran Classroom Teacher & SAT Tutor with AP History experience
Veteran Classroom Teacher & SAT Tutor with AP History experience
Jacob R.

29 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

29 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Jacob


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Hello! My name is Jake and I have been a classroom teacher for the last 11 years teaching subjects at the Middle and High school levels. I currently specialize in World History, AP World History, and American History although I have experience in Civics, Economics, and American Government as well.

I have a degree in Social Science Education from Florida State University and am certified to teach all Social Science subjects as well as English for grades 6th-12th. My favorite part of...

Hello! My name is Jake and I have been a classroom teacher for the last 11 years teaching subjects at the Middle and High school levels. I currently specialize in World History, AP World History, and American History although I have experience in Civics, Economics, and American Government as well.

I have a degree in Social Science Education from Florida State University and am certified to teach all Social Science subjects as well as English for grades 6th-12th. My favorite part of teaching history is helping students understand how events from hundreds of years ago impact our daily lives and help students learn how to analyze past and current events long after they leave my classroom. The abilities students need to effectively analyze historical events and create and defend a position applies to every other subject and I love to help bridge the gap between content knowledge and honing the reading and writing skills needed to excel in any setting.

My focus in recent years has been assisting students with AP World History Modern since 2019 when I first started teaching the course. I have also run a local SAT workshop that spans several weeks where I focus on the reading and writing skills needed to improve their scores on that section of the test. I have been doing both of these over the last five years.

Whenever I start tutoring a new student, I always try to tailor each session based on their individual needs and learning styles. I attempt to gear my instruction toward every student's strengths and areas of weakness so I can focus on their specific needs as much as possible. I never have a singular approach as every person absorbs information differently and starts from a unique place.

Whatever your educational needs might be, I would love to have the opportunity to help strengthen your history knowledge or help test prep for any AP or SAT exam you may need help reviewing for in the future!


Education

Florida State University
Social Science Ed

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Business

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have been a debate team sponsor for three years, in addition to teaching public speaking as a core tenet of my social studies classes for the last 10 years. I have experience with teaching myself, as well as students and fellow first year teachers who struggle with speaking front of crowds strategies and skills needed to become a confident, capable public speaker.

Corporate Training

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have been a debate team sponsor for three years, in addition to teaching public speaking as a core tenet of my social studies classes for the last 10 years. I have experience with teaching myself, as well as students and fellow first year teachers who struggle with speaking front of crowds strategies and skills needed to become a confident, capable public speaker.

English

Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I have been a debate team sponsor for three years, in addition to teaching public speaking as a core tenet of my social studies classes for the last 10 years. I have experience with teaching myself, as well as students and fellow first year teachers who struggle with speaking front of crowds strategies and skills needed to become a confident, capable public speaker.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have taught multiple SAT/ACT test prep classes to high school junior and senior level students over an 11 year teaching career,. In addition to working in the classroom, I have four years experience as a test prep tutor for both the SAT and ACT. I focus on skill building and test taking tips in equal measure, as a students ability to use the knowledge they have acquired is just as important as acquiring the knowledge on high stakes testing. I can use a quick diagnostic of a new student's starting point to create a plan to that allows them to raise their performance to create a efficient, enjoyable tutoring environment before taking their SAT exam for college acceptance.

History

American History,

American History

I have been teaching high school level American History courses off and on over the last 11 years. I have been currently teaching the course for the last two years and my students EOC scores have been well above the state and national averages for similar exams. I love to be able to make new connections from the content to help students understand the material rather then focusing on simple memorization of names and dates.
European History,

European History

I have taught both World History and AP World History for over a decade. Both courses have a strong base in European History and allow for in depth analysis of many of the same themes and events.
Social Studies,

Social Studies

I have taught in a public school setting the following courses. 6th grade World Geography, 7th Grade Civics, 9th Grade World History, 10th grade AP World History, 11th grade American History. 12th grade Economics/American Government
World History,

World History

I have been teaching high school level World History courses for the last 11 years to both 9th and 10th grade students. I have been also been teaching the AP World History course for the last five years and my students exam scores have been well above the World and National averages every year. I love to be able to make new connections from the content to help students understand the material rather then focusing on simple memorization of names and dates.
Government & Politics

Homeschool

SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have taught multiple SAT/ACT test prep classes to high school junior and senior level students over an 11 year teaching career,. In addition to working in the classroom, I have four years experience as a test prep tutor for both the SAT and ACT. I focus on skill building and test taking tips in equal measure, as a students ability to use the knowledge they have acquired is just as important as acquiring the knowledge on high stakes testing. I can use a quick diagnostic of a new student's starting point to create a plan to that allows them to raise their performance to create a efficient, enjoyable tutoring environment before taking their SAT exam for college acceptance.

Other

Government & Politics

Test Preparation

SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have taught multiple SAT/ACT test prep classes to high school junior and senior level students over an 11 year teaching career,. In addition to working in the classroom, I have four years experience as a test prep tutor for both the SAT and ACT. I focus on skill building and test taking tips in equal measure, as a students ability to use the knowledge they have acquired is just as important as acquiring the knowledge on high stakes testing. I can use a quick diagnostic of a new student's starting point to create a plan to that allows them to raise their performance to create a efficient, enjoyable tutoring environment before taking their SAT exam for college acceptance.

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Knowledgeable and Helpful

We really need help during the intense crunch time. Jacob offers insightful feedback on two essays not only helped my child improve their writing but also provided constructive criticism that allowed them to focus on specific areas for growth. Jacob’s commitment to our child’s success was evident as he meticulously reviewed the essays, offering guidance on clarity, structure, and content. His thoughtful suggestions empowered my child to refine their writing skills and approach APUSH test with confidence. We are immensely grateful for Jacob’s support"

Maggie, 2 lessons with Jacob
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